A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9845578 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114548214 epoch_slot_no: 327414 block_no: 9845401 slot_leader_id: 9819163 size: 61313 time: 2024-01-24 16:41:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7e7c0f3db644ad72cfcc58636ba00f7d2d578b9ba39f85e55a009cb035154e6Block Operator
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